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• Daily Itinerary
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Daily Itinerary

1. Depart for Europe Day 1

   Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

2. Arrive Madrid Day 2 Hotel

   After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the Spanish capital. This evening meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm in the hotel. (D)

3. Madrid Day 3 Hotel

   Our morning sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free for you to discover this amazing city. Perhaps see the Bullring or visit the famous Prado Musuem. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine. (B)

4. Madrid to Barcelona Day 4 Hotel

   The first stop today is Zaragoza. See the impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. A chance for lunch in this city of four cultures. We travel east arriving in Catalonia's most famous city, Barcelona. (B,D)

5. Barcelona Day 5 Hotel

   Our included sightseeing tour is a great introduction to this celebrated city. See Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the 1992 Olympic Complex and the Gothic district. A chance to experience Barcelona's famed shopping street La Rambla and discover some of Spain's specialties. Tonight why not experience the passion of Flamenco dancing? (B)

6. Barcelona to Avignon Day 6 Hotel

   We say goodbye to Spain today as we head for France. Travelling through Provence to arrive at our overnight stop, Avignon, City of the Popes. (B,D)

7. Avignon to French Riviera Day 7 Hotel

   This morning we continue to Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, for lunch. We visit a French Perfumery in Grasse before continuing to our hotel in Nice. Tonight we visit magnificent Monaco to see the Royal Palace and a Monte Carlo Casino. (B)

8. French Riviera Day 8 Hotel

   Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the Nice promenade, shop for French fashion or laze the day away on the sun-drenched beaches - the choice is yours! (B,D)

9. French Riviera to Pisa Day 9 Hotel

   Past Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, before entering the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region to visit the various villages along this stunning coast. Then on to Pisa to enjoy the nightlife. (B,D)

10. Pisa to Florence Day 10 Hotel

    Free time this morning in Pisa, then through Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence. A chance to learn about Florentine leathercraft and shop for silver and gold. (B,D)

11. Florence Day 11 Hotel

    The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce. In your free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife. (B)

12. Florence to Rome Day 12 Hotel

    This morning we head to San Gimignano for free time, then we leave Tuscany behind and make our way to Italy's capital, Rome. This evening enjoy your first taste of this amazing city on our sightseeing tour. (B)

13. Rome Day 13 Hotel

    Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two). (B)

14. Depart Rome Day 14

    Time to swap addresses and email details and say 'Arrivederci Roma' as the tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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